Reem Acra
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 Reem Acra in her spring 2009 collection Photo: Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press |
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| Born | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese-American |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Labels | Reem Acra Inc. |
Reem Acra is an internationally known Lebanese fashion designer. She studied in Paris, as well as New York. She is known for her bridal designs. Her designs are sold in famous clothing boutiques such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. She has been on several popular magazines including In Style, Town & Country, Vogue, Women's Wear Daily, Sayidaty [English] and W. Her fine evening gowns are also sold all over the world.
The Reem Acra flagship store is on East 60th Street in New York City.
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[edit] Early life
Born in Lebanon,[1] Reem was introduced to the intricate world of art by her grandmother, who had a skilled hand for creating handmade silk flowers. According to her biography, Reem Acra studied design in both Paris and New York at the Esmod Ecole de Mode of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
After her studies and practical design experience, she returned to New York where her atelier quickly gained international recognition. Her collections are carried in more than 100 of the most exclusive retailers in the world including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as her flagship Manhattan boutique.
As a wedding gown designer, Reem Acra began her career as an embroidery artist in New York. She launched her own bridal gown company in 1995 and has shot to the top in the bridal business.
Wedding gown designer, Reem Acra is recognized for her signature use of embroidery. Acra's collection also includes daywear pieces.
[edit] References
- ^ Givhan, Robin (2005-05-13). "Where Middle East Meets West". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/12/AR2005051201702.html. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
[edit] External links
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- Official site
- Reem Acra designer profile at Fashion Model Directory
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